ignition switch

[gnasha]

i have a b reg 2.5 allmost back togeather and the ignition switch has packed up were is a cheap place to get a new one just the small bit on the back that the wires connect to

[Artwigwa]

Have you contacted http://www.landroverorphanage.com/

They maybe able to help...   :D

[zulublue]

If the back of the ignition switch is loose you will probably need to replace it as they have springs and bearings in then IIRC, it's easy to do.

They use snap bolts to fix them in, so you will have to cut or drill them out, thus you will need to by 2 snap bolts for the new switch.

http://www.paddockspares.com/pp/DEFENDER/Electrics/Steering_column_lock_-_diesel_-_2.5na/2.5TD_(not_TDI).html

Or if you can get the old part out this might work

http://www.paddockspares.com/pp/DEFENDER/Electrics/Starter_switch_-_diesel_2.5na/2.5TD.html

[gnasha]

got the bit i need now in the post of ebay £6.70 including postage was new just sitting on his shelf in its box :D